Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II) and not GRAS in the US; 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative with potential mutagenic and genotoxic concerns; no margin of safety established.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzoxiquine safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II) and not GRAS in the US; 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative with potential mutagenic and genotoxic concerns; no margin of safety established. The EU classifies Benzoxiquine as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Benzoxiquine allowed in the EU?
Benzoxiquine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzoxiquine do in cosmetics?
Benzoxiquine functions as: Antimicrobial / Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86-75-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Benzoxiquine?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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